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Both the character and the nickname need to go away. Getting rid of just one would give fans license to continue their racist behavior.
Both the character and the nickname need to go away. Getting rid of just one would give fans license to continue their racist behavior.
Kyle Schwarber continues to amaze at the plate; the Cubs’ DH collects two hits and an RBI in his second game since returning from knee surgery.
Kyle Schwarber continues to amaze at the plate; the Cubs’ DH collects two hits and an RBI in his second game since returning from knee surgery.
This is the first time that the World Series has opened in Cleveland, and even though there are moments, thanks to the traveling band of Cubs fans, when it sounds a little like Wrigley East, home-field advantage matters.
This is the first time that the World Series has opened in Cleveland, and even though there are moments, thanks to the traveling band of Cubs fans, when it sounds a little like Wrigley East, home-field advantage matters.
Cleveland’s manager hooked his starter early, perhaps with an eye toward getting an extra start out of him. He left his relief ace in for 46 pitches to increase his chances for a Game 1 victory.
Cleveland’s manager hooked his starter early, perhaps with an eye toward getting an extra start out of him. He left his relief ace in for 46 pitches to increase his chances for a Game 1 victory.
The Indians’ ace sets the tone early in his victory over the Cubs. His relatively low pitch count puts him in position to come back on short rest.
The Indians’ ace sets the tone early in his victory over the Cubs. His relatively low pitch count puts him in position to come back on short rest.
The Indians catcher is already a Fall Classic hero after hitting two home runs in Game 1, but his work with Cleveland ace Corey Kluber was just as impressive  All-Star-caliber, even.
The Indians catcher is already a Fall Classic hero after hitting two home runs in Game 1, but his work with Cleveland ace Corey Kluber was just as impressive  All-Star-caliber, even.
Cleveland’s starting battery of Corey Kluber and Roberto Perez grade out very well after their team’s 6-0 victory in the opener.
Cleveland’s starting battery of Corey Kluber and Roberto Perez grade out very well after their team’s 6-0 victory in the opener.
Cleveland last celebrated a baseball championship 68 years ago, a full 40 years fewer than the Cubs franchise has waited.
Cleveland last celebrated a baseball championship 68 years ago, a full 40 years fewer than the Cubs franchise has waited.
Game 4 of the 1991 World Series set a record by featuring 13 players age 21 or younger. The record could fall in the 2016 World Series, which features players too young to remember it being set.
Game 4 of the 1991 World Series set a record by featuring 13 players age 21 or younger. The record could fall in the 2016 World Series, which features players too young to remember it being set.
Matt Szczur may not be playing, but the Cubs outfielder is finding a way to stay involved during Chicago’s playoff run.
Matt Szczur may not be playing, but the Cubs outfielder is finding a way to stay involved during Chicago’s playoff run.